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This Month 6. Summer holiday activities for children 8. Green Tea & Elderflower Punch 10. Your Garden in August 13. Movie Previews .

14. Bristol Memorial Woodlands 16. Horoscopes 18. Superstitions explained 20. Enjoy a cream tea 22. Residents move into Charfield Gardens, 24. Fiesta Fortnight 28. UK’s Race for Life in Bristol

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Regular editoials By: Marie Heyward Martin Powell Daren Bane Kayleigh Penny Peter Abraham Molly Pownall

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Bee a winner on the South Gloucestershire high street trail

I am so grateful to the local artists who have come up with such original designs that will become a colourful, vibrant part of our high streets and community spaces.

“Ultimately, the challenge is about supporting our high streets to thrive. They were already changing before the pandemic. Covid-19 has simply accelerated that change and we are supporting them in that reinvention.

“Shopping is part of the picture. But following the pandemic, people increasingly use high streets for leisure, learning, meeting up with friends, family, and work colleagues.”

When the Bee Trail Challenge is complete, the bees will be auctioned for charity at an event hosted by the Council Chair later in the year.

A chance to win a share of £10,000 and support local traders A swarm of bright and beautiful outsized bees will be buzzing about South Gloucestershire’s high streets from Saturday 24 July as part of a major new campaign led by the Council to support local independent traders.

To take part in the South Gloucestershire Bee Trail Challenge, all you must do is ‘collect’ the 16 individual fibreglass bees by taking a selfie with them and then entering the photos for a chance to win a weekly prize draw of £150 vouchers for each high street.

Chair of the Council Cllr Ruth Davis said: “We have so much to offer both people who live here and visitors and I hope this trail will enable as many as possible to discover not just what’s on their doorstep but further afield – and of course have a lot of fun while doing so.”

For full details on how to enter the South Gloucestershire Bee Trail Challenge, a map of each of the bee locations, information on all the artists and a full list of traders taking part visit www.southglos.gov.uk/shopsouthglos

The Challenge runs until Saturday 18 September with two bees in each of the eight local high streets: Chipping Sodbury, Downend, Filton, Hanham, Kingswood, Staple Hill, Thornbury, and Yate – Station Road.

Currently there are almost 80 traders taking part, ranging from arts and crafts and gift shops to pubs and cafes, with more joining the scheme every day.

All the bees have been decorated by local artists and each one is very different – from Astronobee, inspired by space and the world of the unknown, to Pablo Bee Cazzo, with his rainbow wings and honeycomb centre.

Leader of South Gloucestershire Council Cllr Toby Savage said: “Everyone at the Council is extremely proud that we are funding the Bee Trail Challenge.

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Joy, fun and a full tummy for children

Sovereign Housing Association has put £1,250 towards funding free places at summer holiday activities for children in Bristol.

“Sovereign's funding allows us to work with families that are just managing to keep their head above water and offer some joy, fun and a full tummy for the whole family.”

The funding provides an extra 20 spaces on the sessions being run by All Saints Family Café at St Luke’s Church in Barton Hill and All Saints Church in Fishponds.

Revd Lizzie Kesteven, Vicar of All Saints Church, added: “It has been brilliant to be able to partner with Sovereign, alongside Bristol City Council and Transforming Lives for Good, to provide meaningful and safe places for people and will be an amazing gift to some of the most vulnerable families in our communities.”

Activities range from games, crafts, cooking and nutrition sessions.

Amy Houghton, Community Development Officer for Sovereign, coordinated the grants programme. She said: “We understand that the summer can be a difficult time for some families, which is why we’re funding places on these programmes. We want the children in our communities to enjoy enriching activities and grow in confidence alongside their friends.”

Amy Houghton concluded: “All of the courses being run also come with lunch provided. Research from The Food Foundation, spear-headed by Marcus Rashford, showed that, in September 2020, including 2.3 million children were in families reporting food insecurity, with the data also revealing that 12% of adults living with children were skipping meals because they could not afford Amy Goodwin, St Luke's Lunch Project or access food. We’re pleased to be able to Manager, said: “Whilst the majority of families make a difference in our communities.” look forward to the break of the school routine and the hope to get away, low income families dread the longest break from school.

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Green tea and elderflower punch

This long drink is deliciously fruity and refreshing - ideal for long summer evenings spent in the garden, or a barbecue with friends

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Method

2 Green tea bags

Put the teabags in the gin for an hour to infuse, then discard

400ml Dry gin

When ready to serve, core and slice the apple and slice the cucumber

1 Apple 1/2 Cucumber 50ml Lemon juice 750ml Elderflower pressé Mint sprigs to garnish (optional)

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Put in a large jug with lots of ice Add the tea-infused gin and lemon juice and stir to chill Top with the elderflower pressé and serve in tall glasses Garnish with mint, if you like

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Your Garden In August After the heat of July, the weather usually continues to be very nice giving us time to simply enjoy our gardens and all the hard work we’ve put into them. Don’t worry too much about doing endless jobs – just remember to keep everything watered. If you are going away, you may need to enlist the help of friends and family to look after the garden. If you are at home and feeling energetic, there are still a few gardening tasks for August that will keep your gardens going longer, as well as opportunities to get a head start on next year’s garden plans.

Take herb cutting

August is the ideal month to take cuttings woody herbs such as Rosemary and Lavender.

To do this, simply take new growth that hasn’t flowered this year cut a piece 10cm long just below a leaf joint, remove the lower leaves and dip the end in a rooting hormone before planting in a gritty compost. If you have lavender in the garden, now is also the ideal time to give it a trim. This will encourage new bushy growth in the spring and will prevent it becoming bare and woody.

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Pruning and tidying

Most long flowering perennials will finish flowering this month so cut them down to the ground. Don’t forget about them though – continue to water them, as this will encourage a second flush of foliage and generally prevent the garden looking frazzled and messy. Although weeds will be growing more slowly now than in the spring it’s a good idea to continue to hoe the soil to keep them down.

Looking good this month….

Try to do this in warm, dry conditions to ensure weed seedlings you disturb are left on the surface to dehydrate and die.

Hydrangea Make plans for next year

A nice relaxing job for those hot days! Pull up a chair in a sunny spot and start planning for next year. Make sketches of your flower borders and vegetable plot and list what you want to plant.

Why should you plant them?

Hydrangeas are popular garden shrubs with delicate heads of flowers in shades of pink, white or blue. They are easy to care for, fully hardy and have an old fashioned, cottage style charm.

How should you plant them?

Hydrangeas like moist, free draining soil and a partially shaded sheltered spot.

Take photos of your garden now while it is looking its best – if you want to rearrange in the winter its much easier to do if you have a reference point. Also think about what bulbs you want to plant for that early display of spring colour – bulbs are usually available to buy from the end of August ready for autumn planting.

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Movies previews for August Inspired by the famous Disneyland theme park ride, Disney’s JUNGLE CRUISE is an adventure-filled, Amazon-jungle expedition starring Dwayne Johnson as the charismatic riverboat captain and Emily Blunt as a determined explorer on a research mission.

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Super-Villains Harley Quinn, Bloodsport, Peacemaker and a collection of cons at Belle Reve prison join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X where they are heavily-armed and dropped off at the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese.

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ENVIRONMENTALISTS OPT FOR BURIAL Care for the environment is leading to a growing number of people in the South West choosing to be buried rather than cremated.

Bristol Memorial Woodlands, where a 100acre wood and meadows are being created as part of the burial grounds, has seen a surge in sales of burial plots and people requesting burials rather than cremations.

With cremations in Bristol’s Canford and South Bristol Crematoriums alone using over 20,000 cubic metres of gas per month those who care about their environmental impact are leaving instructions for their funerals.

For decades cremations have been more popular than burials as church attendances decline, but now woodland burials are on the increase. Depending on the efficiency of the crematoria equipment the average cremation uses 28 gallons of fuel for each body emitting around 540 pounds of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

Chris Baker, who founded Bristol Memorial Woodlands, near Alveston, north of Bristol, said: “We cater for both burials and interment of ashes and we are finding more and more people are going back to the age-old tradition of burial.

“People with a strong faith often have a particular way that they want their body to be treated after death but we find many people are more spiritual than religious. The idea appeals to them of their burial helping to create a woodland and that they will rest amongst trees, returning to the soil and supporting nature in the future.

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“There is also a strong desire to protect the environment and reduce emissions to prevent global warming. It would be strange to spend a lifetime caring for the environment then choose cremation with its much higher carbon footprint.

“They don’t like the idea of using up gas, polluting the atmosphere or the concept of being scattered. With a burial the family have a place where they can go and feel connected to the person they have lost – and if that is in a woodland so much the better.”

Mr Baker said that there had been a surge in people buying burial plots in advance for their families as well as a growing number of people seeking burial when a loved one dies.

“There is a mistaken belief that we are running out of room to bury people in the UK. That just isn’t true. Yes, many church yards are full but there is a need to recreate woodland and a woodland cemetery provides the solution for both.”

All faiths and no faiths are catered for at Bristol Memorial Woodlands and a trust has been set up to manage the woodlands in future, which will be preserved for future generations. Predominantly native British species are planted and there are also sections of the 100 acres that are being planted as wild flower meadows. Further information: https://www.memorialwoodlands. com

Vegan one-pot pasta Have a go at making your own vegetable stock, then use it to make this easy vegan one-pot pasta

Ingredients

Method

1 aubergine

Cube the aubergine and carrot, slice the red peppers, finely chop the red onion and crush the garlic cloves

1 carrot 2 red peppers 1 red onion 2 garlic cloves 6 peppercorns 1 dried bay leaf 3 tbsp Olive oil 250g Penne pasta 400g Can chopped tomatoes 50g Raisins 1 tbsp drained jarred capers, chopped Parsley, chopped

Place the discarded trimmings, seeds, outer leaves and stalks into a pan, along with 1.25 litres water, the peppercorns and dried bay leaf Bring to a simmer and cook for 35 mins, then strain and discard the trimmings Heat 1½ tbsp olive oil in a large pan and cook the aubergine and pepper over a high heat for 5-10 mins, until golden Remove and set aside. Heat another 1½ tbsp olive oil, then cook the carrot, onion and garlic for 5 mins, over a low heat, until softened Add the penne pasta, the stock and chopped tomatoes, then bring to the boil.

Reduce to a simmer, add the aubergine, pepper, raisins and capers, then cook, covered, for 12 mins Cook uncovered for 3-4 mins, until the liquid is reduced and the pasta is al dente (cooked, but slightly firm) Season, then serve garnished with parsley

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August Horoscopes Aquarius Jan 20-Feb 18 You may need to do a little bit of reflecting and thinking about what you would like to clear within your own space. This could be on the physical level, although it feels very much like it could be more on the emotional.

Clearing and releasing things can make way for new things and ideas, and opportunities to come your way. Maybe reflect on things that you may not realise that you have learnt, or maybe on things that you would like to change.

Keywords. Clearing, reflecting, and opportunities

Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20 It seems as though it could be a good time to slow down, take a deep breath and step back, and do an overview of things you are involved with. It maybe time for a few changes, so give yourself time to do this and work with your intuition. Friends and family are highlighted for you at this time. Gatherings of different kinds also seem to be quite prominent, remember to use your energy wisely, as you can have a tendency to take on too much.

Keywords. Overview and use your energy wisely

Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19 Seems to be a few obstacles and hold-ups for you at the moment, try not to stress over them but try and re-organise stuff so that things are easier to deal with. Once you have done this, you may find other things fall into place a lot easier, and other plans come to fruition. Changes can sometimes seem a little daunting, but try and be open to them, as they can be really wonderful and bring good opportunities.

Keywords, overcome obstacles and embracing change

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Taurus Apr 20 - May 20 Maybe you’re someone who collects things and it may have come to a point where it may be wise to go through collectibles and rearrange them or even maybe give some away.

It may not just be items that you hang onto, so maybe do a little clearing and shifting on the physical as well as within yourself. Clearing things always makes space for new ideas on new things, and sometimes brings new opportunities.

Keywords. Clearing, reorganising, and changes

Gemini May 21 - June 20 Looks as though there could be some opportunities due to come your way. A lot of things have been held up, and a few ideas have had to of been on hold. Things are beginning to shift for you now so be on the lookout for new opportunities, and a renewed feeling of renewal.

Keywords. renewal and opportunities.

Cancer June 21 - July 22 Friends and activities are highlighted at this time, along with new people and or new ideas. This could well bring you some interesting changes, and may bring you some opportunities that you don’t expect.

Keywords. New things or ideas

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Leo July 23 - Aug 22 There could be some tricky situations you may have to deal with, and communication skills would be very useful at this time. Trust your intuition in this matter, and follow what feels right especially if you have one of those moments when the words seem to come to you for a brilliant idea comes to mind to resolve the problem or issue.

Keywords. Communication and intuition

Virgo Aug 23 - Sept 22 Your social scene is beginning to improve, as is those of people you are close to. Try not to be overprotective, and also if possible bring your sensitivity to the fore, this may be something you don’t often do, but sometimes flexibility and sensitivity can be strong attributes.

Keywords. Protection, sensitivity and flexibility

Libra Sept 23 - Oct 22 Things are finally beginning to shift for you in many areas. You may feel that some things have been neglected and need to be sorted, if this is the case now could be a good time to do so. Don’t give yourself a hard time, you are not someone who has to do everything or do it all in one go, give yourself some space, and take your time remember flexibility can be useful, and don’t take too much on if you can help it.

Keywords. Sort things out and be flexible.

Scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21 It maybe you have one of those moments where something becomes a strong realisation, it may be something that has been eluding you for awhile. Whatever this is it’s something positive, which could mean looking after yourself a bit more than you have been. Sometimes we neglect small things like giving ourselves some you time.

Keywords .changes and opportunities

Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21 It is very likely that things have been feeling a bit stagnant at the moment, with our present circumstances that’s not really surprising, but it seems as though things are beginning to feel that they are moving again for you. Communication is highlighted at this time, try and be as clear and concise as you can so as to avoid misunderstandings.

Keywords. Communication and clarity.

Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19 There seems to have been a few complicated issues around you at the moment, try and sort them as quickly as you can as there could be opportunities coming your way that you may not see. Try not to get stressed or worried and anxious, try and do things that keep you calm and remember laughter is a great tension reliever. Without disregarding others, make sure you do a few things for yourself That you enjoy. keywords. Opportunities, and look after yourself.

Disclaimer: This zodiac is for entertainment purposes only please do not take the predictions seriously Marie take no responsibility for your actions

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Superstitions explained

Many of us know of someone who is superstitious, or maybe you yourself are.

Some believe they can change the way of fate – and others think they’re a load of nonsense.

It can be a practice or action that someone performs in a reaction to the superstition.

Others could be sayings or phrases that are used when a certain superstition occurs.

Where do superstitions come from?

Even if you don't consider yourself a particularly superstitious person, you might say "bless you" when someone sneezes.

It is said superstitions first began centuries ago and have since developed and evolved over time, with new one’ being created too.

You can thank superstition for that, because it used to be believed that it would stop the develop from stealing their soul.

Superstitions began when people tried to explain unusual or mysterious circumstances and events when they didn’t have the correct knowledge at the time.

From breaking a mirror, walking under a ladder, seeing a magpie or opening an umbrella inside, there are many different superstitions – and they vary from culture to culture.

Here we’ve put together the most common superstitions, along with where they come from and what they all mean.

What are superstitions?

A superstition is a certain belief that people believe can change fate and a belief in supernatural influences.

These can involve good or bad luck, depending on the type of superstition that is created or that people believe.

The development of science over the years helped explain these circumstances or events but people still strongly believed in superstitions even if science explained them.

For instance, many years ago people did not know how a mirror showed their own reflection but believed the reflection was part of the soul.

Since then, superstitions have stuck with many people believing they can change fate.

What do they mean?

Different superstitions mean different things, some have just a small meaning whereas others people believe can cause something much bigger.

Here are the most common superstitions we come across today.

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Walking under a ladder is thought to bring bad luck Dating back to medieval times, walking under a ladder is said to bring bad luck because it resembled the gallows, which they used to hang people from.

Breaking a mirror will give you bad luck, some believe Breaking a mirror will give you seven years of bad luck, according to ancient history. This dates back to Roman times when people believed that their reflection in the mirror was their soul.

Pooped on by a bird

Therefore breaking the mirror would damage their soul which couldn’t be fixed for seven years.

Turning a bad situation into a good one, being pooped on is in fact meant to provide you with good luck.

A black cat crossing the road is believed to mean bad luck

Seeing a magpie

Seeing a black cat cross your path can cause people to believe you will receive bad luck.

This is because of their relation to witches and demons, a supposed symbol of evil.

‘One for sorrow, two for joy, three for a girl, four for a boy, five for silver, six for gold, seven for a secret, never to be told, eight for a wish, nine for a kiss, ten for a bird you must not miss.’

Some people even avoid purchasing a black cat because of this superstition.

Number 13 The number that many people believe to be bad luck stems from the Christian belief and the Bible.

At the last supper, Judas, who later betrayed Jesus was the 13th member at the meal to sit down. A long with this, Jesus’ crucifixion was on Good Friday, which oriented Friday 13th becoming an unlucky date.

Touch wood People believe in order not to ‘jinx’ something or for something to happen or not to that when you speak aloud about that, you should touch wood.

One of the longer sayings but one that people still believe depending on how many magpies you see at one time.

New shoes on the table Is meant to cause bad luck, believing it originated from the North of England, relating to the coal mining industry.

When a minor died, the family would place their own shoes on the table as a tribute, so is now seen to be tempting fate.

Opening an umbrella inside This is also meant to provide bad luck, which people also say you should never stand under whilst inside especially.

This superstition dates back to ancient Egypt when peacock feathers and papyrus was used to protect people from the sun.

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Enjoy a cream tea in aid of local children’s hospice People in Bristol are being invited to tuck into a cream tea and raise a few pounds for their local children’s hospice.

The Big South West Cream Tea takes place over the August Bank Holiday weekend and organiser Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is asking supporters to join in by holding their own cream tea fundraiser with friends and family.

“Just grab some scones, a spoonful of strawberry jam and a dollop of clotted cream – not necessarily in that order! – and join the party,” said CHSW area fundraiser Bernadette Chambers.

“You can enjoy a Great British classic at home, the park or even virtually and help raise vital funds for local families.

“It’s a lovely way to help celebrate CHSW’s 30th anniversary, and if you are able to raise £30 or more, we’ll send you a special CHSW 30th anniversary medal.”

The charity, which runs three children’s hospices across the South West, including Charlton Farm just outside of Bristol, has everything you need you need to hold your own cream tea fundraiser.

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“Register your event on our website to receive your free fundraising pack, which includes invites, recipe, ‘#JamFirst’ and ‘#CreamFirst’ signs, donation form, bunting, thank-you cards and more,” added Bernadette.

“You’ll also find links to businesses that can deliver a cream tea straight to your front door with a donation going to CHSW. “If you’d prefer to hold your cream tea before or after the August Bank Holiday that’s absolutely fine; however and whenever you plan to take part in the Big South West Cream Tea, every penny you’re able to raise will make a real difference to children with life -limiting conditions and their families.”

The Big South West Cream Tea is kindly sponsored by Happy Days Nurseries, which operates 18 nurseries throughout the South West and is also celebrating 30 years this year.

Marketing manager Rebekah Fice-Thomson said: “CHSW is very dear to our hearts, so we’re delighted to be able to support The Big South West Cream Tea fundraiser this summer.

“We are looking forward to celebrating our own 30th birthday with a cream tea on September 4 and raising as much as we can for such an important charity.” To register your cream tea event or for more information, click here.

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First residents move into new neighbourhood at Charfield The very first residents have moved into Charfield Gardens, a new development being created at Charfield, near Wotton-Under-Edge in South Gloucestershire.

Leading housebuilder Barratt Homes is behind this new neighbourhood, which will be made up of 115 two, three and four-bedroom homes, including 42 affordable homes, with substantial public open space and its own allotments and orchard. The Bridge, a new bistro, bakery and farm shop, has recently opened at Charfield Gardens.

Kelly Luckett, 47, and Darren Luckett, 49 are amongst the first residents to move into Charfield Gardens. Kelly, from Cirencester, works as a midwife and Darren, originally from Tetbury, now works in IT following 25 years in the Armed Forces. The pair travelled around the world before returning home.

Kelly said: "We wanted somewhere with open space and lots of lovely walks for us and our two dogs, Lola and Thor, and there are so many to choose from around here.

It's great to have the best of countryside living whilst still being close enough to Cam and Dursley train station so we can get into Bristol or Gloucester whenever we need, and it will be even better once Charfield station is open too. My by parents livePeter in Cirencester, Reviewed food still critic Abraham so it's good to be close by to them, and our youngest daughter is training to be a teacher in Gloucester.

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"I can't wait to move in and have a place to call our own after travelling around the world for so long with Darren being in the forces, and after 10 years of renting too. We love the community here and to have our own home is perfect."

Andrea Pilgrim, sales director at Barratt Homes' Bristol division, which covers the wider region, said: "It is wonderful to see this new neighbourhood coming into its own now with residents moving in and The Bridge having recently opened, paving the way for the creation of a thriving new community. We would like to say a huge welcome to everyone joining Charfield Gardens, which offers residents easy access to the countryside and nearby market town of Wotton-Under-Edge, as well as additional benefits such as having a bistro, bakery and farm shop right on their doorstep."

Kelly added: "We've really enjoyed being in touch with Barratt and they've been so responsive and kept in touch with us, they're down to earth and have listened to and understood what we needed."

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FIESTA FORTNIGHT PLANS REVEALED A landmark partnership between the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta and the Nation’s Favourite coffee shop, Costa Coffee, has enabled a special ballooning event, named the ‘Fiesta Fortnight’, to be able to take place this Summer in the city.

From Monday 2nd August to Sunday 15th August 2021, the ‘Fiesta Fortnight’ will see hundreds of hot air balloons taking off from multiple locations across the city and filling the sky with not only classic hot air balloons, but some special shapes and characters including Stuart the Minion.

Over 700 nominations were submitted by locals to help pick the locations of where the balloons will take off from – these included local parks, public spaces, car parks and streets. To find out the final list of locations stay tuned to the Fiesta Fortnight’s social media channels. There you will find regular updates on all locations and timing to help plan your time to head outside to view the balloons flying over the city.

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What’s more, the Fiesta Fortnight partner, Costa Coffee, will be visiting several of the take of locations to treat residents nearby with a special little balloon-shaped surprise outside their window!

Chris Allcock, Chair of the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta said: “We were sad that we weren’t able to host the much-loved annual Balloon Festival in Ashton Court this year due to COVID-19. However, this special edition of the fiesta is going to be something spectacular for the city and we are so thankful to Costa Coffee for partnering with us to help this happen. There were some clear winners and favourite locations for balloons to fly from, highlighted from the hundreds of suggestions from fiesta fans. So, we’re hoping to make sure the greatest number of people will be able to enjoy the balloons, including some communities that rarely get balloons overhead.”

Those out and about in the city centre will be able to experience Costa Coffee’s new Costa: LIVE Experience Pod, which will be in the city centre at various locations from Monday 2nd August to Sunday 15th August 2021. This hub provides visitors with the perfect space to view the balloons crossing the city skyline as they take a moment to enjoy a cup of their favourite barista-quality machine-crafted coffee.

Nick Orrin, Director of Costa Express UK&I, said: “We are proud to partner with the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta on such a fantastic event. After what has been an unprecedented time for many, we wanted to give something exciting to the Bristol community to enjoy.

“Not only are we bringing the Costa: LIVE Experience Pod to the city this summer, but Bristol is the first city in the UK to receive our brand-new Costa Express Hot & Iced drink machines, which can deliver over 500 different barista-quality drinks, from flat-whites to iced lattes and iced fruit cordials. Located all over the city - we hope everyone is as excited as we about the new Costa Express machines and can enjoy an iced coffee in the summer sun and take in the Fiesta Fortnight.”

For more information on the Fiesta Fortnight head to http://bristolballoonfiesta.co.uk/ and follow Twitter, Instagram, TikTok or Facebook.

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DETERMINED SUPPORTERS VOW TO RACE FOR LIFE People are being urged to look beyond lockdown by making a date to join Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Bristol.

The charity’s much-loved events are aiming to return to the city this August but with socially distanced measures to keep participants safe.

Money raised will help scientists find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, saving lives as the charity fights back from the impact of the pandemic.

So this year, more than ever, we need people to enter the Race for Life - for the people we love, for the people we’ve lost and for the one in two of us who will get cancer.”

Every year around 35,100 people are diagnosed with cancer in the South West* and one in two people in the UK born after 1960 will get cancer in their lifetime.**

Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, which has been in partnership with Tesco for 20 years, is an inspiring series of 3K, 5K, 10K, Pretty Muddy and Pretty Muddy Kids event which raise millions of pounds every year to help beat cancer by funding crucial research. Money raised funds world-class research to help beat 200 types of cancer - including bowel cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, testicular cancer, brain cancer, children’s cancers and leukaemia.

The Race for Life events which take place on the Downs at Ladies Mile, Bristol, on Sunday August 22 are open to people of all ages and abilities. Events include a 3K, 5K, 10K as well as Pretty Muddy, a mud-splattered obstacle course.

This year, participants will set off on the Race for Life course either alone or in small, socially distanced groups. Hand sanitiser will also be provided with participants encouraged to use it before and after the event.

Alison Birkett, Cancer Research UK’s spokesperson for Bristol, said: “Race for Life offers the perfect opportunity for people across the region to run, walk or jog and raise money for life-saving research.

Alison added: “We’ll ask participants to respect social distancing before, during and after the event.

“All 400 mass participation Race for Life events across the UK were cancelled last year to protect the country’s health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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“But we promise our events will remain colourful, emotional and uplifting.

The safety of our Race for Life participants is our absolute priority. We’ve been constantly monitoring the COVID-19 situation and have developed ways to ensure our events can operate safely, following government guidanc e. It may be that events look a bit different this year but we are working proactively with our venues and suppliers to deliver a socially distanced but great experience.

“Sadly, cancer touches almost every family at some point. Every step our scientists take towards beating cancer relies on our supporters. That’s why we need as many people as possible across Bristol to join us, to stand united and do something extraordinary to help beat cancer.

“We know that 2020 was a year like no other and we had to overcome many challenges thrown our way during the global pandemic.

But this past year proves, more than any other, the value of investing in science and medical research and what can be achieved by working together. Just like science is our route out of the pandemic, science is our route to beating cancer. We are absolutely determined to continue to create better cancer treatments for tomorrow.”

People can visit raceforlife.org to enter. *** If any Race for Life events are cancelled, people will be entitled to a refund of their entry fee or can choose to donate the fee to help fund Cancer Research UK’s life-saving work.

Thanks to the generosity of its supporters, Cancer Research UK’s work into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer has been at the heart of the progress that has seen survival in the UK double in the last 40 years.

The charity was able to spend over £2 million in the South West last year on some of the UK’s leading scientific and clinical research.

Enter now at raceforlife.org or call 0300 123 0770.

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Local performing group looks for new members to celebrate its 60th year!

Local performing group, Bristol Gilbert & Sullivan Opera:c Society, is celebra:ng its 60th anniversary in 2022 and looking for people to join their ranks.

Following the show, the society will end the season with a special anniversary party in May 2022.

The current membership includes people of all ages – from age 7 to 87 – who get together regularly to sing and act.

Start a new hobby, or revive an old one with BGSOS! Chair Hannah Coleman is passionate about the society, “It’s a really friendly group who aren’t just great performers, but also great friends.

It’s been such a challenging year for all in performing arts and we’re so excited to be back this September to start rehearsing our 60th anniversary produc:on”.

Along with a professional orchestra, BGSOS is looking forward to its 60th anniversary producton of HMS Pinafore at The Redgrave Theatre in Clifton on from March 30th – April 2nd 2022.

BGSOS also offers The Wetherell Bursary to members, which is a contribution to the cost of singing or ac:ng lessons for applicants.“Named after our former musical director, Eric Wetherell, Hannah Coleman says “we are proud to aim to give back to our members and meet our charitable aims”.

BGSOS rehearses at St Teresa’s Community Centre in Filton every Tuesday evening, and the evenings combine hard work with a cup of tea and a friendly chat!

BGSOS is looking for performing members, scenery builders, costume developers and technical volunteers. You can also support us as a society friend, if volunteering is not for you.

For details about all our roles, please email secretary@bristolgsos.co.uk.

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